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'''''Ugni molinae''''' ([[synonymy|syn.]] ''Myrtus ugni, Eugenia ugni'') is a [[shrub]] native to [[Chile]] and adjacent regions of southern [[Argentina]]. The [[Mapuche]] [[Indigenous people of the Americas|Native American]] name is ''"Uñi"'', and [[Spanish language|Spanish]] names include ''"Murta"'' and ''"Murtilla"'' ("little myrtle"); and the ''"Ugni"'' is also sometimes known as ''"Chilean guava"'' (it is related to the [[Guava]], though not closely so; and really is more like a small [[cranberry]]).
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The Ugni is a [[shrub]] from 30 cm to 170 cm tall with [[evergreen]] foliage. In some exceptional cases the shrub can grow up to 3 m in height. The [[leaf|leaves]] are opposite, oval, 1-2 cm long and 1-1.5 cm broad, entire, glossy dark green, with a spicy scent if crushed. The [[flower]]s are drooping, 1 cm diameter with four or five white or pale pink petals and numerous short stamens; the [[fruit]] is a small red, white or purple [[berry]] 1 cm diameter. In its natural habitat; the [[Valdivian temperate rain forests]] the fruit matures in autumn from March to May. 
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It was first described by [[Juan Ignacio Molina]] (hence its name) in 1782. It is grown as an [[ornamental plant]].
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The fruit (''"Ugniberry"'') is cultivated to a small extent. The usage of the fruit in cuisine is limited to [[Zona Sur, Chile|southern Chile]] where it grows. The Ugniberry is known as "New Zealand cranberry" in [[New Zealand]]<ref>[http://www.cropsforsouthland.co.nz/sections/crops2004/cropdatasheets/berry/906]</ref> and marketed as the "Tazziberry" in [[Australia]]<ref>[http://tazziberry.com/]</ref>, but it is not a [[native plant]] to these countries.
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Myrtus ugni, Molina (Eugenia (Ugni, Hook. & Arn. Ugni Molinae, Turcz.). Ugni or Chilean Guava. As usually seen under cult., a shrub 4 ft. high, but in its native habitat it is said to become a tree 100 ft. high: pedicels 1-fld.: berry purple, glossy, edible, with a pleasant odor and taste. Chile; hardy in S. Calif. B.M. 4626. R.H. 1879, p. 409.—-Wood very hard and heavy, much used in Chile for press-screws, and select implements.
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Myrtus ugni, Molina (Eugenia (Ugni, Hook. & Arn. Ugni Molinae, Turcz.). Ugni or Chilean Guava. As usually seen under cult., a shrub 4 ft. high, but in its native habitat it is said to become a tree 100 ft. high: pedicels 1-fld.: berry purple, glossy, edible, with a pleasant odor and taste. Chile; hardy in S. Calif.—-Wood very hard and heavy, much used in Chile for press-screws, and select implements.
 
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==Cultivation==
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==References==
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*[[Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture]], by L. H. Bailey, MacMillan Co., 1963
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<!--- xxxxx  *Flora: The Gardener's Bible, by Sean Hogan. Global Book Publishing, 2003. ISBN 0881925381  -->
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<!--- xxxxx  *American Horticultural Society: A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants, by Christopher Brickell, Judith D. Zuk. 1996. ISBN 0789419432  -->
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<!--- xxxxx  *Sunset National Garden Book. Sunset Books, Inc., 1997. ISBN 0376038608  -->
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Latest revision as of 22:30, 4 May 2013


Foliage and fruit


Plant Characteristics
Habit   shrub

Height: ⇕ 6 ft"ft" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 6.
Width: ⇔ 3 ft"ft" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 3.
Lifespan: ⌛ perennial
Bloom: ❀ early spring, mid spring, late spring, early summer, mid summer, late summer
Cultivation
Exposure: ☼ sun
Features: ✓ flowers, edible, fruit, fire resistant
USDA Zones: 8 to 10
Flower features: ❀ white
Scientific Names

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Ugni molinae (syn. Myrtus ugni, Eugenia ugni) is a shrub native to Chile and adjacent regions of southern Argentina. The Mapuche Native American name is "Uñi", and Spanish names include "Murta" and "Murtilla" ("little myrtle"); and the "Ugni" is also sometimes known as "Chilean guava" (it is related to the Guava, though not closely so; and really is more like a small cranberry).

The Ugni is a shrub from 30 cm to 170 cm tall with evergreen foliage. In some exceptional cases the shrub can grow up to 3 m in height. The leaves are opposite, oval, 1-2 cm long and 1-1.5 cm broad, entire, glossy dark green, with a spicy scent if crushed. The flowers are drooping, 1 cm diameter with four or five white or pale pink petals and numerous short stamens; the fruit is a small red, white or purple berry 1 cm diameter. In its natural habitat; the Valdivian temperate rain forests the fruit matures in autumn from March to May.

It was first described by Juan Ignacio Molina (hence its name) in 1782. It is grown as an ornamental plant.

The fruit ("Ugniberry") is cultivated to a small extent. The usage of the fruit in cuisine is limited to southern Chile where it grows. The Ugniberry is known as "New Zealand cranberry" in New Zealand[1] and marketed as the "Tazziberry" in Australia[2], but it is not a native plant to these countries.


Read about Ugni molinae in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture 

Myrtus ugni, Molina (Eugenia (Ugni, Hook. & Arn. Ugni Molinae, Turcz.). Ugni or Chilean Guava. As usually seen under cult., a shrub 4 ft. high, but in its native habitat it is said to become a tree 100 ft. high: pedicels 1-fld.: berry purple, glossy, edible, with a pleasant odor and taste. Chile; hardy in S. Calif.—-Wood very hard and heavy, much used in Chile for press-screws, and select implements.


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Cultivation

Propagation

Pests and diseases

Varieties

Gallery

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  • photo 2

  • photo 3

References

  1. ↑ [1]
  2. ↑ [2]

External links


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